Archive for February, 2012
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first poster and images from MacGillivray Freeman Films' To the Arctic 3D.
An extraordinary journey to the top of the world, the documentary adventure To the Arctic tells the ultimate tale of survival. Narrated by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep, the film takes audiences on a ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
The Peoria Journal Star reports:
Opening Day, Oct. 20, is 34 weeks away.
Item 1: Global Immersion, the company that will provide the content for the giant screen theater, met with the Peoria Riverfront Museum board and staff last week to present the system specifications and all related construction aspects for the ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
The Star reports:
MOVIE fan Andrew Bryant held a new era of cinema-going in his hands - when he craned two new giant IMAX digital projectors on to the roof of Sheffield’s Cineworld, writes Graham Walker.
The beasts, which weigh about a ton each and together cost the best part of £1 ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Bleeding Cool News is reporting the use of IMAX cameras by director JJ Abrams for the Star Trek sequel:
Despite the plans for his new film to be converted to the format, JJ Abrams does not appear to be a huge fan of 3D – thoug he’s certainly spoken out about ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
A new poster and two images have been released for Marvel's The Avengers.
When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Check out these images from upcoming film, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax.
The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the ...
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
3D-CG Feature From the Creators of Despicable Me and the Imagination of Dr. Seuss to Open in 276 IMAX® Digital Theatres
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Universal Pictures today announced that the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss' The Lorax will be released in the immersive ...
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
"We do not inherit the earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children"
San Diego, CA, February 23, 2012 -- Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the South Pacific for the spectacular IMAX film CORAL REEF ADVENTURE returns to Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Heikoff Dome Theater on Thursday, MARCH ...
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
The Associated Press writes:
JAKARTA, Indonesia -- One of the orangutans starring in the IMAX film "Born to Be Wild" has been treated to a special jungle screening in Indonesia - and was captivated until the trumpet of elephants scared her off.
The documentary follows two women who have devoted their lives ...
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
The Oklahoma Daily reports:
The Warren Theatre in Moore officially is opening its new IMAX auditorium to the public today.
The $10 million addition features a 60-foot-plus screen and stadium seating for 601 people, according to NewsOK.com.
In an effort to attract audiences for its opening week, the theater is offering half-price showings ...
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
3D Entertainment has released the trailer for their upcoming film Air Racers 3D.
Fly into Nevada's "Valley of Speed" for a breathtaking exploration of the fastest race in the world combined with spectacular air show entertainment: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races.
The film opens in IMAX, Giant Screen and other ...
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
IMAX Corporation just announced Skyfall will be released in IMAX theaters. Check out the first official photo from the film.
In Skyfall, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, ...
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX), Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment today announced that the long-awaited next chapter in the famed James Bond franchise, SKYFALL, will be released in IMAX® theatres simultaneously with the film's international release on ...
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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS
Company Reports Q4 2011 Revenues of $66.7 million; Adjusted EPS of $0.14
Record Level of Theatre Openings in 2011 Results in Year-over-Year Commercial Network Growth of 33%
Company Signs 200+ Theatres for Second Year in a Row
2012 Begins with the Addition of Several Titles to the Film Slate ...
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Cripps to Lead Company's Network Growth and Film Development Efforts in EMEA
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) today announced the appointment of Andrew Cripps as President, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"). In this role, Cripps will be responsible for the expansion of IMAX's theatre ...
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Two new TV spots from The Hunger Games have been released.
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted ...
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Latest 3D Entertainment Distribution title is first IMAX theatre film to explore the Reno National Championship Air Races
LOS ANGELES, PARIS and LONDON, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 3D Entertainment Distribution announced today that actor Paul Walker (The Fast and the Furious franchise, Takers) will narrate Air Racers 3D, the first-ever ...
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) (TSX: IMX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, Chief Executive Officer of IMAX Corporation, will be speaking at the following investor conferences at the end of February:
Morgan Stanley 2012 Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference
The Palace Hotel – San Francisco, ...
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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Agreement Underscores IMAX's Contributions to Chinese Filmed Entertainment Marketplace
NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) CEO Richard L. Gelfond offered the following statement on the WTO agreement with China:
"We believe that the new WTO agreement with China is a milestone for the global movie consumer that ...
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Friday, February 17th, 2012
Manual Spans Stereoscopic Pre-Production, Workflows, 3D Post and Deliverables, Offering Comprehensive Tool For Producing Top-Quality 3D Television
CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 17, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- 3net, the 24/7 3D network and 3D television production studio, along with joint venture partners Discovery, Sony and IMAX, today announced the release of the ...
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